Top Rankings
Freeport SD 145 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,638 students in Freeport SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Freeport SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,638 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Freeport SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#767 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
% Black
26%
17%
% White
42%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,799 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,799
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,065
$21,662
Best Freeport SD 145 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 437 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Freeport High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #66.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 479 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,638 students.
What is the rank of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District is ranked #777 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport SD 145 School District?
42% of Freeport SD 145 School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Freeport SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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